Serving PSNI members and staff fear that they could be attacked or intimidated after their personal information was posted online in error

Police officers in Northern Ireland may consider leaving the force or moving home after an unprecedented data breach disclosed details of more than 10,000 officers and staff, it has been claimed.

Political leaders and police representatives on Wednesday grappled with the security and financial implications of an error that could expose officers, including those who work undercover, to terrorist intimidation and attack.